Tribal Wetland Program Development

Type

Funding

Organization

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Description

Most recent deadline: 01/15/2021. Tribal Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) assist tribal governments and intertribal consortia to develop or refine tribal programs which protect, manage, and restore wetlands. The primary focus of these grants is to develop/refine tribal wetland programs. The goals of EPA’s wetland program include increasing the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. In pursuing these goals, EPA seeks to develop the capacity of all levels of government to develop and refine effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management.

Funding Amount

$25,000-$250,000

Matching Funds

Yes, 25%

Geography

National

Eligibility

Tribal governments and intertribal consortia are eligible to apply for WPDGs under this announcement. Tribes must be federally recognized, although “Treatment as a state” status in accordance with CWA Section 518(e) is not required

Website

https://www.epa.gov/wetlands/tribal-wetland-program-development-grant-request-a…

Contact Information

If you have any questions please contact Myra Price at price.myra@epa.gov or WPDG-RFA@epa.gov.

The Tribal Climate Change Guide is supported through partnerships between the University of Oregon Environmental Studies Program and the North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals and the Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 Tribal Program.
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